Polaris Outdoor
Polaris Outdoor is made up of a rare breed of people, including some of the best outdoor experts in the world. The team is extremely competent outdoors in a wide variety of disciplines, they are also excellent teachers, mentors and coaches. Many are also qualified teachers or have extensive experience in teaching and learning in other capacities. With this amazing team and the special personal development methodology, we can prepare people to gain the skills and self-confidence to go anywhere on Earth. The staff have worked with Sir David Attenborough, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, The Natural History Museum, the Bear Grylls team, Disney, Amazon, the British Royal family and many more. Our thorough approach to planning and in-depth preparation means that our time can be dedicated to meeting the needs of each participant. We aim to minimise the paperwork burden, ensuring group leaders have everything they need so they get the most time with their group and especially some time for their own development. Whether it’s an overseas expedition, survival training, group development days or bespoke adventures… Polaris Outdoor can make you and your students powerful and resilient practitioners in an ever-changing world.
Website: https://polarisoutdoor.co.uk/
*** Exclusive ISN offer! ***
- If you are thinking of setting up an expedition programme Polaris Outdoor is offering all ISN members a free consultation on how to set up outdoor activities at your school, including assistance with risk assessments, emergency plans and more!
- Get a 10% discount when an ISN members buy a 2-day training programme and a related expedition anywhere in the world
- Expeditions of over 40 students get an extra teacher for free (each expedition gets 2 teachers for free as standard)
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Customer testimonials
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- Matthew Barnsley Director and Founder
Case studies from Polaris Outdoor
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Case Study: Polaris Outdoor and International School of Cologne Germany
In 2016 Polaris Outdoor took the International School of Cologne Germany on an Arctic Adventure. One teacher shares his experience.
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Case Study: Polaris Outdoor and Fair Ways School, England
In 2020 Polaris Outdoor took Fair Ways School pupils and teachers on an arctic expedition to Finland.
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Case Study: Polaris and Hampton Court House School
In 2021 Polaris Outdoor took Hampton Court House School pupils and staff members on what can only be described as an expedition of a lifetime.
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Get an introductionRecent articles from Polaris Outdoor
WATCH: Part 2 - What I learned from taking students to The Arctic, with Matthew Barnsley
In this interview, Our Head of Community, Max Humpston is joined by Matthew Barnsley, Director and Founder of Polaris Outdoor, and Josh Smith, Bushcraft instructor and M.L., to discuss what they learned during their recent trip with Polaris Outdoor to The Arctic.
WATCH: How to create an impactful outdoor learning & co-curricular activities programme
How can you create impactful outdoor learning opportunities? What can be done to make outdoor learning easier, safer, and more accessible? (Sponsored by Polaris Outdoor)
Part 1 - Interview with outdoor educator and survival expert, Matthew Barnsley
In this interview, Matthew Barnsley, Director and Founder of Polaris Outdoor, shares his journey from geology student, to teacher, to outdoor learning expert
WATCH: Outdoor learning in an international school setting
How can you embed outdoor learning into your curriculum? What factors should you consider when setting up a successful and sustainable outdoor learning programme?
How to start an outdoor learning programme at your school
It can be hard to know where to start when creating an outdoor programme at your school. Mat Barnsley, director and founder of Polaris Outdoor, shares a few ideas and pointers to consider before you begin.
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Case Study: Polaris Outdoor and International School of Cologne Germany
In 2016 Polaris Outdoor took the International School of Cologne Germany on an Arctic Adventure. One teacher shares his experience.
Case Study: Polaris Outdoor and Fair Ways School, England
In 2020 Polaris Outdoor took Fair Ways School pupils and teachers on an arctic expedition to Finland.
Case Study: Polaris and Hampton Court House School
In 2021 Polaris Outdoor took Hampton Court House School pupils and staff members on what can only be described as an expedition of a lifetime.
Polaris Outdoor's recent questions
Personal Development in Outdoor Education